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SB59 BTV

2009 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,888 mi
Last recorded62,888 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 BTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,888 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod joint / Steering rack? ()

Fail 20 Sep 2022 62,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod joint / Steering rack? ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,992 miles

All 4 road wheels corroded

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2020 49,594 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded (heavily in places)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 44,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2018 42,083 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 36,130 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 36,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear axle corroded

Rear brakes binding slightly

Temporary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,278 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front exhaust mount missing but system adequately supported at time of test

N/S/F strut top control cup corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

Sump corroded and leaking

Temporary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 22,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear axle slightly corroded

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 17,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 9,999 miles

n/s front brake binding

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SB59 BTV is a 2009 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB59 BTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SB59 BTV registered?

SB59 BTV is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2009.

Is SB59 BTV safe to buy?

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